Overview
BLACKWOOD plunges players into a gritty third-person action thriller set against the backdrop of New York City in 2012. By day, you lead a quiet life as a DVD shop owner, but as night falls, you transform into a contract killer navigating the treacherous underworld. The game masterfully blends responsive, cinematic combat with a compelling narrative that explores themes of survival, morality, and a past that haunts the protagonist.
Highlights
- Genre Blend: Combines intense third-person action with elements of interactive fiction and a strong narrative.
- Dynamic Combat: Features fast, stylish gunplay and fluid movement options like dives, rolls, and slides for a chaotic yet controlled experience.
- Dual Life: Players manage a mundane DVD shop by day and operate as a contract killer by night in an authentic recreation of 2012 New York.
Who It's For
This game is for players who enjoy third-person action thrillers with a strong emphasis on narrative and fluid, responsive combat. Fans of gritty crime stories and games that offer a unique dual-life gameplay loop will find BLACKWOOD particularly engaging.
Game Info
Developed by AttritoM7 Productions and published by IZilla Games and AttritoM7 Productions, BLACKWOOD is a single-player experience featuring full controller support and Steam Achievements. The game is rated for mature audiences due to blood and gore, intense violence, partial nudity, strong language, and drug/alcohol use. It was released on September 16, 2026, and supports English audio.
